Storm Surge Barriers in a Changing Climate
Philip Orton’s ocean and storm models prepare New York and New Jersey for more severe floods in our modern day
Department of Civil, Environmental & Ocean Engineering
Mohammad Ilbeigi Receives $252,103 NSF Award
The award will fund research to develop real-time monitoring of traffic conditions during natural disasters.
Data Science and Machine Learning Drive Departmental Innovation
Stevens professors in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Ocean Engineering are utilizing new data science techniques and machine learning to accelerate research in various civil engineering disciplines, from developing smart infrastructure to predicting storm surges
Student Researchers Develop Green Stormwater System
As the world begins to navigate more intense storms due to climate change, researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology develop a system to help older cities manage excess water from rainfall
Stevens Professor Ellyn Lester Honored as Construction Education Visionary
The National Association of Women in Construction Education Foundation’s Carol A Kueker Construction Visionary award recognizes industry professionals of the highest caliber.
Using Plant Power to Make Communities Safer
Stevens research team uses vetiver grass to decontaminate soil and water, naturally
Department of Civil, Environmental, and Ocean Engineering Hires Seven New…
These recruitments expand the school’s research profile and offer a broader learning experience to the students
Muhammad Hajj Receives $1.8M DOE Grant
The grant will fund the development of a design for an electrical power Wave Energy Converter (WEC) that will be ready for fabrication, deployment and prototype testing at the DOE-funded PacWave-South test site.
When Preparing for Hurricanes Amidst a Pandemic, Knowledge Is Power
As experts predict one of the most active Atlantic hurricane seasons in history against the backdrop of a pandemic, the Stevens Institute of Technology Flood Advisory System is keeping the data flowing so emergency response officials can plan to keep ever
The Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering (CEOE) offers undergraduate and graduate programs, in addition to a variety of graduate certificates and minors that prepare students to succeed in a variety of fields. These programs all share the core principals of engineering, and are embedded in the infrastructure that directly affects the economy and society. At Stevens, civil engineering has been an important discipline since the founding of the university, and CEOE has expanded to include offerings in environmental and oceanographic engineering as a response to ongoing developments in the field.
About The Civil, Environmental & Ocean Engineering Department
24Faculty
Including 14 Tenure Track, 4 Teaching, and 6 Research Faculty
3Ph.D.s
Number of Ph.D. Students Per Faculty Member
$5.9Million
Annual Research Expenditures
100%Job Offers
Number of Undergrad and Grad Students With Multiple Offers Within 3 Months of Graduation
262Undergrad
Number of Undergraduate Students
250Graduate
Number of Graduate Students
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Hugo Neu Corporation Sustainability Seminar Series: "The Role of Charcoal in International Energy Systems"
Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering
Forum on Data Science and Information Systems
Schaefer School of Engineering and Science Virtual Research Forum
Stress and Pore Pressure in Mudrocks Bounding Salt Systems
Department of Civil, Environmental, and Ocean Engineering
Hugo Neu Corporation Sustainability Seminar Series: "Changing the Game for Flood Risk Mitigation"
Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering
Hugo Neu Corporation Sustainability Seminar Series: "Employee & Stakeholder Engagement During COVID-19"
Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering
Forum on Resilience and Sustainability
Schaefer School of Engineering and Science Virtual Research Forum
Numerical Modeling to Connect Big Data and Decision-Making for Coastal Resilience
Department of Civil, Environmental, and Ocean Engineering
Hugo Neu Corporation Sustainability Seminar Series: "What is Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) and Why Does it Matter?"
Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering
Hugo Neu Corporation Sustainability Seminar Series: "Assessing the Sustainability Components of Engineering Design Projects"
Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering
Hugo Neu Corporation Sustainability Seminar Series: "Community-Based Public Private Partnerships (CBP3s) for Delivering Sustainability, Environmental Justice and Community Health & Resilience"
Highlights of Landmark CBP3 Models- Prince George’s County, MD Clean Water Partnership and the Chester, PA Stormwater Authority CBP3s
Research Funding
Research funding in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Ocean Engineering comes from many prestigious national organizations. In 2018, researchers were awarded a total of $5.9 million to study…
Funding Organizations
- National Science Foundation (NSF)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- New Jersey Department of Transportation
- WREF
Research Areas
Structural Engineering
The structural engineering group focuses its research on multiscale modeling and reliability/uncertainty/risk assessment of complex/material systems.
Environmental Engineering
This research explores material surface properties, energetic compounds deactivation and various aspects of soil properties.
Ocean, Coastal and Naval Engineering
This area includes the New York Harbor Observing and Prediction System (NYHOPS) that provides real-time data about the waters of NY/NJ.
Acoustics
Research centered on the study and application of the nonlinear interaction of acoustic and vibrational energy in various media and materials.
Contact Us
Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering
Location On Campus
Rocco Building
Contact Types
p. (201) 216-3556
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Department Leaders
Muhammad R Hajj
Chair, Director of Davidson Laboratory, and George Meade Bond Professor
Pamela A Tully
Administrative Assistant